What to see and do in Superior, Wisconsin

Fountains near Superior Wi Barker's Island & Harbor View Park

Attractions in Superior, Wisconsin

While it is the smaller, low-lying sibling of the Duluth-Superior Twin Ports area, Superior, Wisconsin has lots of things to do and see in Superior worth your attention.

Most of the attractions are located along US Highway 53 coming from the east into town. If you are going to be in Wisconsin for a while, stop at the WI Travel Information Center, east of town near Moccasin Mike Rd. Otherwise plan to stop at the Visitor Information booth at Richard Bong World War II Heritage Center in Superior. It is located off Highway 53, on the lake near Barkers Island. This is also a good place to park if you plan to hike or bike along the Osaugie Waterfront Trail.

The Northwest Outlet, near the Bong Bridge, is one of our favorite stops to shop for good deals on camping gear and clothing.

If a search for the world's best hamburger is something that lights up your eyes, there are a couple of grills and bars in Superior that you must visit. See them profiled in our Superior Wi See and Do attractions page.

An increasingly popular event in both Duluth & Superior is the Superior Dragon Boat Festival held the last week in August. There are thousands of competitors as well as even more spectators.

Here's a few more things to do and see while in Superior, Wisconsin

Barkers Island Harbor View Park

Superior, Wi Harbor View park entrance, with
the S.S. Meteor & Maritime Museum in the background > > >

< < < Statue dedicated to the Seamen of the Great Lakes

 

< < < A nice spot to relax with a book . . . Duluth in the background

 

A "Monkey" playing on the park's jungle jim! The "blue mulch" is actually old ground up tires > > >

Osaugie Waterfront Biking-Walking Trail

< < < The Osaugie Trail is a paved 5.2 mile long walking trail traveling along the Superior and Allouez Bays of Lake Superior.

The Richard Bong Heritage Museum also houses the Superior Douglas County Travel Visitor Center and anchors the NW end of the Osaugie Waterfront Trail. > > >

While you get some good exercise walking the lakefront trail, serious hikers should investigate the trails at nearby Pattison or Amnicon Falls State Parks. See the aforementioned Douglas County Travel Visitor Center and our links below for more info.

Hiking, Biking, Skiing, and Snowshoe Trails in Superior-Douglas County.

 

< < < Superior Fairlawn Mansion & Museum. Open year round for guided tours and events. Two other interesting museums are the SS Meteor, a restored whaleback Lake Superior Freighter, and the 1898 Old Firehouse Museum. Click here for Fairlawn Holiday Events

The nearby Brule River is one of Wisconsin's premier canoeing rivers. It is also an exceptional trout stream. > > >

Superior, Wisconsin Hometown Favorite Pubs, Grills and Interesting Places

 

Unique Superior Wi Bars & Pubs
More reviews of great pizza and burger places

We crossed the Bong Bridge to travel to Duluth, Mn to continue our hunt for the best burger in the Duluth-Superior twin-ports area. See our reviews of the Hunt for the Best Burger in Duluth, Minnesota.

Amnicon Falls State Park

Only about a 15 minute drive east of Superior is Amnicon Falls State Park with pretty waterfalls, a historic bridge, some attractive hiking trails and picnic areas. Also a nicely maintained campground (however no showers or RV plug-ins)

Directory to Minnesota's North Shore Leg of Lake Superior Circle Tour

SuperiorTrails.com - Reinhold Development - 2023

Lake Superior Circle Tour Road Map & Guide to Travel Attractions around Lake Superior.

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Duluth's amazing Bentleyville Duluth Christmas Lights Village.

Copper Falls State Park
is near Mellen, Wisconsin.

Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race. An entertaining family winter event celebrating its 23rd year.

Minnesota North Shore Fall Colors from the top of Moose Mountain.


Nemadji Golf Course
36 hole championship course Superior, Wisconsin

Ashland Mural Walk is an interesting attraction in nearby Ashland, Wisconsin. .

Fun things to see and do including great Burger & Pizza Bars in Superior Wisconsin

Duluth's Enger Park Tower provides a panaramic view of the city of Duluth.